Jay vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Jay Rank #397

Drew Rank #543

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Jay or Drew more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Jay and Drew mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Jay and Drew boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.